Delicious Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce for Cozy Nights

A simple yet delightful recipe for Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, perfect for cozy nights.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 35

Soaking Time 30

Total Time 1 35

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pudding

6 cups Stale Bread Torn into bite-sized pieces
4 large Eggs
2 cups Milk Can substitute with almond or oat milk
1 cup Cream
1 cup Sugar Brown sugar preferred for deeper flavor
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Consider vanilla bean for a luxurious twist
1 cup Raisins/Currants Optional
1 teaspoon Nutmeg/Cinnamon Adjust according to preference

For the Vanilla Sauce

1/2 cup Butter Can substitute with margarine
1/2 cup Sugar Brown sugar preferred
1 cup Milk or Cream Almond or coconut milk are alternatives
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Equipment

baking dish
Mixing bowl

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Tear stale bread into bite-sized pieces and place evenly in the baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and spices.
Pour the custard mixture over the torn bread pieces and gently press down.
Allow the mixture to soak for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set.
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving with vanilla sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Bread pudding can be customized with various add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.

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